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Putting public health research into practice has had major impacts worldwide, resulting in longer, healthier lives.

Keeping patients safe in hospital

15 Nov 2016

Healthcare is a complex beast and too often problems arise that can put patients’ health – and in some cases, lives – at risk. A collaboration...

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Inability to safely store fat increases risk of diabetes and heart disease

14 Nov 2016

A large-scale genetic study has provided strong evidence that the development of insulin resistance – a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and heart...

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Facebook updates could provide a window to understanding – and treating – mental health disorders

28 Oct 2016

Our Facebook status updates, ‘likes’ and even photos could help researchers better understand mental health disorders with the right ethical...

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Accident & Emergency Sign

Diagnosis of cancer as a medical emergency leads to poorer prognosis for many patients

11 Oct 2016

Too many patients – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – are being diagnosed with cancer as medical emergencies, say researchers. This...

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Chicken korma, Eton mess and a genetic variant provide clues to our food choices

04 Oct 2016

People who carry variants in a particular gene have an increased preference for high fat food, but a decreased preference for sugary foods, according...

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Vegetable and fruits

Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in the UK

29 Sep 2016

Britons eating a Mediterranean diet could lower their risk of developing heart disease and stroke, according to research published in the open access...

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Vaccination uptake among Traveller communities significantly lower than in general population

19 Sep 2016

Traveller communities have significantly lower uptake of vaccinations compared to the general population, suggesting that more work needs to be done...

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South Asian patients have worse experiences of GP interactions, study suggests

15 Sep 2016

Communication between doctors and South Asian patients is poor, according to national GP surveys, but a question has been raised about whether this...

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E-cigarette

Young people exposed to vaping ads less likely to think occasional smoking is bad for health

05 Sep 2016

Exposure to advertisements for e-cigarettes may decrease the perceived health risks of occasional tobacco smoking, suggests new research from the...

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New model could help improve prediction of outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever

02 Sep 2016

Potential outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola and Lassa fever may be more accurately predicted thanks to a new mathematical model developed by...

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Financial cycles of acquisitions and ‘buybacks’ threaten public access to breakthrough drugs

28 Jul 2016

An analysis of a new drug’s journey to market, published today in the BMJ, shines a light on financial practices that see some major pharmaceutical...

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Walking

An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from prolonged sitting

27 Jul 2016

The health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a day – whether at work, home or commuting – can be eliminated with an hour or more...

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